FAQ about the language level test UC3M

Language level tests are recorded in the language passport, which you can download by accessing Aula Global → Virtual Secretary → Grades → Language Passport → Sigma language certificates. By clicking the box that appears to the left of the test, the option to print it as a PDF will appear.

No course is designed specifically to help you pass the University's placement test. This test assesses your level from A2 to B2 in general language skills, so any general language course will help you learn the main content of the level you need to certify and improve your knowledge to reach it. At the Language Rooms, we offer specific workshops to prepare for each section of the English and French placement tests.

A score of 45 points or higher is required to be recognized as B2 level. The test consists of 60 questions, and you should bear in mind that each correct answer adds one point, and each incorrect or blank answer subtracts the following:

• A2-level questions (- 0.33 points)
• B1-level questions (- 0.25 points)
• B2-level questions (- 0.17 points)

There is no review of the test; however, you can find out the score you obtained in each section by requesting it by email from the Language Centre, so that you can strengthen the skills where you have the most mistakes.

Online tests are reserved for certain cases in which the impossibility of attending in person is justified. To do so, you must send the request by email, once you have paid the fees and within the registration period for each test, indicating the reason that justifies your inability to attend the in-person exam.

All tests taken before the 2004-2005 academic year did not correspond to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference and, under no circumstances, are they equivalent to an official certification; therefore, we cannot specify the level of that test.

In the "Booking your exam" section of the webpage: https://www.uc3m.es/languages/language-level-test, you will find a PDF with a calendar showing the exam sessions along with their registration deadlines.

Test calendar and booking form

You can request guidance on preparatory materials and language advice at the Language Rooms in the libraries of the different campuses, either in person or by email at: auladeidiomas@fund.uc3m.es

In addition, the Language Rooms’ activity calendar offers preparation workshops for the English and French level tests. Check the following website for the schedules: https://www.uc3m.es/languages/language-rooms

Finally, you can consult the subject guides and resources available in the UC3M library: https://uc3m.libguides.com/guias_tematicas/idiomas/recursos

At the latest, within one week from the date the test is taken, you will have the result in your language passport. Campus Administration will take care of the rest of the procedures.

Language level tests are offered once a month during the academic year from September to June. There is no limit to the number of times you can take them.

• Laptop with a power cable in case the battery runs out 
• Mozilla Firefox browser installed. 
• Connection to the UC3M Wi-Fi because it is an online exam. 
• Headphones or earphones, preferably not wireless. 

If you do not have a laptop, you can consult the laptop self-service loan service available in all the university libraries.

There is no problem with people who are not part of the university taking this test. The assessment is valid for university procedures within UC3M; however, we recommend that you check with the institution where you intend to submit it to confirm that they also accept it.

Can't find the information you need? Email us at: idiomasuc3m@fund.uc3m.es